At low point of Philadelphia Eagles season, it was about perspective

PHILADELPHIA — It would have been easy and understandable if the Philadelphia Eagles’ 2018 season came to a screeching halt last month at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in the New Orleans. The team’s 48-7 loss to the Saints was unsightly. And it wasn’t so much that the Eagles lost — New Orleans entered the afternoon as heavy favorites — it was how they lost. They were listless and passive. They were decimated by injuries. And the loss put them at 4-6 entering a key stretch of their season. That was almost three weeks ago. Some things haven’t changed. The Eagles are still searching for more offensive consistency, and their playoff hopes are still precarious. But there are reasons to feel positive about the Eagles. They won back-to-back games for the first time this season in two key NFC East games. And in Sunday’s game against the Dallas Cowboys, the Eagles have a chance to seize onto first place in the division. The vibe at the NovaCare Complex in South Philly this week was focused but relaxed. It’s a far cry from the funeral pall that permeated the air in New Orleans. Coach Doug Pederson has seen the difference beyond the results on the football field. And Friday morning, Pederson said his team’s ability to stay grounded in the face of adversity on the football field has helped it weather a slow start to the season. “I just credit the leadership of the football team, the guys, the leadership committee, our veteran… [Read full story]